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Pilot scale fermentation of Jerusalem artichoke tuber pulp mashes

Journal Article · · Dev. Ind. Microbiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5246118
Processing and fermentation of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) tuber pulp mashes were successfully carried out at pilot scales of 60 gallons and 1000 gallons. Whole tubers were pulped mechanically into a thick mash and fermented, using commercially available Saccharomyces cerevisiae and selected strains of Kluyveromyces fragilis. EtOH fermentation yields ranging from 50-70% of theoretical maximum were obtained in 3-4 days. Several problems regarding the processing and direct fermentation of tuber pulp mashes are discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ California, Davis, CA 95616 USA, Dept Viticulture Enology
OSTI ID:
5246118
Journal Information:
Dev. Ind. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Dev. Ind. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 24; ISSN DIMCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English